Alex White
Herald Sun
Australia
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Vic review after vaccine mishap, Auckland a ‘red zone’
The credentials of all Victorian doctors and nurses involved in the vaccine rollout are being urgently reviewed after two aged-care residents were mistakenly jabbed with four times the standard dose. → Read More
Three new cases, alert over wastewater findings
<p>Victoria has recorded three new local cases of coronavirus &mdash; all linked to the Holiday Inn outbreak but in quarantine while infectious.</p> → Read More
Victorian government to announce lockdown plan
Melbourne Airport has confirmed a staff member at terminal four cafe Brunetti has tested positive for COVID-19, with greater Melbourne bracing to enter another lockdown. → Read More
Two new COVID cases as Holiday Inn cluster grows
Two more coronavirus cases have emerged as part of the Holiday Inn outbreak, taking the cluster to 10. → Read More
Rolling coverage: Expert says goggles key to safety in hotel quarantine
A top epidemiologist says the mandatory introduction of eye protection is an easy fix for Victoria’s hotel quarantine and is cautioning against “overblowing” the message on the virus being airborne. → Read More
NSW COVID cluster triples in size
NSW’s Northern Beaches COVID cluster has tripled in size to 17 with 12 more cases identified. → Read More
40,000 Victorian travel vouchers up for grabs
Victorians are being urged to get online on Friday with 40,000 tourism vouchers up for grabs on a first-come-first-served basis. → Read More
Zero cases in Victoria as South Australians warned to ‘cancel travel’
Victoria has recorded no new coronavirus cases for the 19th day in a row. It comes as South Australians were told to cancel all non-essential travel to the state as a cluster ballooned to 20 this week — but the border still remains open. → Read More
Melbourne’s deadliest virus hot spots revealed as city awaits eased restrictions
Brimbank, Moreland and Wyndham suffered the highest virus death toll during the pandemic. → Read More
Five ‘zero days’ in a row; restriction that experts say could go
Victoria has not recorded any new coronavirus cases for the fifth consecutive day. Hopes are rising for a COVID-normal summer, after the states active cases dipped below New South Wales tally. This is the key restriction experts say can now be eased. → Read More
One new virus cases brings hope for more freedom
Despite a worrying outbreak in Melbournes north, Victoria has recorded only one new case of coronavirus overnight. It comes as Premier Daniel Andrews says announcements about easing restrictions and giving Melburnians more freedom will go ahead as planned this weekend. → Read More
Three new cases as hope ‘ring of steel’ may be lifted by Christmas
Victoria has recorded three new cases and no deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, pushing the rolling average closer to the key number for more restrictions to be lifted. It comes as hopes increase Melbournes ring of steel could be gone by Christmas. Watch live as Daniel Andrews provides a coronavirus update from 11am. → Read More
Two new cases, no deaths; truckie spread could have been prevented
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital access to trusted news from the Herald Sun and Leader for just $1 a week for the first 12 weeks. → Read More
Melbourne’s rolling 14-day average takes dramatic dive
In a positive sign for Melburnians, the citys crucial 14-day average has dropped to 12.8 after the state recorded seven new cases and two deaths overnight. It comes as a growing number of regional Victorian MPs and businesses are calling for a review of ridiculous mask rules. Watch Daniel Andrews COVID-19 update here from 11.30 am. → Read More
‘Cautious steps’: Premier won’t detail weekend’s restrictions easing plan as daily average nears 30
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital access to trusted news from the Herald Sun and Leader for just $1 a week for the first 12 weeks. → Read More
35 new cases, first taste of freedom, rally leader charged
Victoria has recorded its lowest daily increase since June, with 35 new coronavirus cases and six deaths overnight. It comes as the state gradually eased restrictions, with playgrounds open and regional Victorians free to have small public gatherings. Meanwhile, the organiser of Sundays chaotic protest has been charged with incitement. Watch Daniel Andrews live now. → Read More
43 new cases as glaring flaw in road map revealed
Victoria has seen another promising drop in coronavirus cases — recording 43 new infections and nine more deaths overnight. It comes as the boss of retail giant Myer has questioned the logic of Victorias road map out of lockdown. → Read More
Cases drop but deaths hit another grim milestone
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Cases spike again, contact tracers to blitz suburbs
Coronavirus cases have jumped in Victoria for the second day in a row, with 76 people infected and 11 deaths overnight. It comes as Premier Daniel Andrews says plans are underway to fix Victorias contact tracing system after conceding the outdated system couldnt cope. Watch live at 11. → Read More
Victorian businesses plead with state government for reprieve as lockdown extension looms
Victoria has recorded 81 new cases and 59 deaths in the biggest daily death toll the state has seen so far. It comes as a new report claims the state should aim to eliminate the virus by the end of October, while industry experts warn an extension of the tough lockdown would destroy small businesses. → Read More